Mental Health Assistant - Slough

Harmonia Careers; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support children with social and emotional mental health needs. This full-time role offers the chance to work alongside trained professionals, gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. Ideal for those aspiring to become educational or occupational psychologists.

Qualifications

• Relevant degrees include Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology.
• Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support children with behaviour and mental health issues.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists.
• Provide ongoing support to children aged 4 to 11.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Child-Centred Care

Education

Psychology

Counselling

Criminology

Job description

Aspiring Therapist Role

Are you interested in supporting children with mental health issues in schools?

Would you like to build your experience working with complex needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors, and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with social and emotional mental health needs, based in Slough, is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues.

Ideally, the Mental Health Assistant will be a graduate; relevant degrees include Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, but other subjects will also be considered. A degree is not essential, as candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

The SEN school is in Slough, and the role is full-time, starting ASAP or in September 2023. The children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support to ensure they receive high-quality, child-centred care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to work alongside therapists and psychologists based on-site. You will be mentored, have the chance to shadow sessions, and learn from professionals. This role offers invaluable experience working with special needs and mental health issues, making it ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists, therapeutic support workers, or SEN teachers.

Role Details

1. Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Therapist or Educational Psychologist
2. Support for social and emotional mental health
3. Start date: ASAP
4. Location: Slough
5. Pay: £80-£90 per day
6. Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please contact us ASAP via (url removed) or apply directly to this advert.